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Need answers quickly? Windows 8 on Demand provides those answers in a visual step-by-step format. We will show you exactly what to do through lots of full color illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions.   Inside the Book   • Master the Windows 8 user experience • Perform instant searches to find what you need • Manage files and information with the Desktop and Windows apps • Browse the Web, search for information, and get instant updates • Use Windows apps to get news, finance, sports, travel, and weather • Use Windows apps to work with mail, instant messages, contacts, photos, music, and videos • Protect your device from Internet or network intruders • Share files and media on a HomeGroup or network • Set multiple users and parent controls • Customize, fine-tune, and administer Windows 8   Bonus Online Content Register your book at queondemand.com to gain access to:   • Workshops and related files • Keyboard shortcuts   Visit the author site: perspection.com    

Table of Contents:
Introduction    xvii 1  Getting Started with Windows 8    1 Introducing Windows 8    2 New! Starting Windows 8    3 New! Using the Mouse or Gestures    4 New! Exploring the Start Screen    6 New! Using the Start Bar 8 New! Using the Charm Bar    9 New! Working with the Desktop    10 New! Using the Desktop Taskbar    12 New! Managing Desktop Windows    14 Using Tabs, Menus, and Toolbars    16 Choosing Dialog Box Options    17 Using Windows Help and Support    18 New! Switching Users    20 New! Powering Down    22 2  Working with Windows Metro Apps    23 Displaying All Your Apps    24 New! Searching for Apps    26 New! Using Different Apps    28 New! Starting and Closing Apps    29 New! Using the Apps Bar    30 New! Changing Apps Settings    31 New! Working with Multiple Apps    32 New! Working with Apps Side by Side    33 New! Sharing Between Apps    34 New! Installing Apps from the Store    36 New! Updating Apps    38 New! Uninstalling Apps    39 New! Customizing Apps on the Start Screen    40 New! Grouping Apps on the Start Screen    42 New! Setting Notification Options for Apps    44 New! Setting Search Options for Apps    45 New! Setting Privacy Options for Apps    46 New! 3  Managing Files and Folders in the Desktop    47 Using the Explorer Window    48 New! Changing the Explorer Window View    49 New! Using the Ribbon    50 New! Choosing Commands    51 New! Opening and Viewing the Computer    52 Viewing and Opening Documents    54 Working with Libraries    56 Working with Personal Folders    58 Navigating Between Folders    59 Viewing the Folders List    60 Changing the Explorer Layout    61 Customizing the Navigation Pane    62 Organizing Files by Headings    63 Sorting and Grouping Files    64 Searching for Files and Folders    66 Saving a Search    68 Changing Search Options    69 Modifying the Index to Improve Searches    70 Adding Properties and Tags to Files    72 Creating and Renaming Files and Folders    74 Copying and Moving Files and Folders    76 Deleting and Restoring Files and Folders    78 Changing File and Folder List Views    80 Hiding Files and Folders    81 Changing Folder Options    82 Customizing Library Folders    84 Customizing Personal Folders    85 Sharing Folders or Files with Others    86 Compressing Files and Folders    88 Managing Files Using a CD or DVD    90 Creating a Shortcut to a File or Folder    92 4  Exploring the Internet    93 Starting and Viewing the Internet Explorer App    94 New! Viewing the Internet Explorer App Window    95 New! Navigating the Web with the IE App    96 New! Navigating Using Tabs with the IE App    98 New! Finding Information with the IE Apps    100 New! Changing Internet Explorer App Settings    102 New! Starting Internet Explorer from the Desktop    103 New! Viewing the Internet Explorer Window    104 Changing Your Home Page    105 Browsing the Web    106 Browsing with Tabs    108 Navigating Basics    110 Browsing Privately    111 Using Compatibility View    112 Zooming the View In and Out    113 Using and Managing Accelerators    114 Getting Suggestions for Web Sites    115 Adding a Web Page to the Favorites List    116 Viewing and Maintaining a History List    118 Reading and Subscribing to Feeds    120 Searching the Web    122 Previewing and Printing a Web Page    124 Saving Pictures or Text from a Web Page    126 Saving a Web Page    128 Sending a Page or Link by Mail    129 Downloading Files from the Web    130 Connecting to the Internet    132 Creating an Internet Connection    133 Setting Up Windows Firewall    134 5  Working with Contacts and Calendars    135 Starting the People App    136 New! Viewing the People App Window    137 New! Adding Contacts from Online Accounts    138 New! Viewing Contacts    140 New! Sorting or Filtering Contacts    142 New! Creating Favorite Contacts    143 New! Adding or Editing Contacts    144 New! Deleting Contacts    146 New! Linking Contacts    147 New! Starting the Calendar App    148 New! Changing the Calendar View    149 New! Scheduling Events    150 New! Scheduling Recurring Events    152 New! Scheduling Events with a Reminder    153 New! Editing or Deleting Events    154 New! Changing Calendar Options    156 New! 6  Exchanging Mail    157 Starting the Mail App    158 New! Viewing the Mail App Window    159 New! Adding Mail Accounts    160 New! Modifying Account Settings    162 New! Composing and Sending Email    164 New! Formatting Email Messages    166 New! Creating Email Signatures    167 New! Reading and Replying to Email    168 New! Sending and Retrieving a File    170 New! Managing Email    172 New! Deleting Email    174 New! Searching for Email    175 New! Using Windows Live Essentials    176 7  Exchanging Instant Messages    177 Starting the Messaging App    178 New! Viewing the Messaging App Window    179 New! Adding Messaging Accounts    180 New! Modifying Account Settings    182 New! Changing Messaging Options    184 New! Changing My Status    185 New! Sending and Receiving Instant Messages    186 New! Inviting Others to Instant Messages    188 New! Adding Emoticons to Instant Messages    190 New! Deleting Instant Messages    191 New! 8  Working with Photos and Pictures    193 Starting and Viewing the Photos Apps    194 New! Changing Photos App Options    196 New! Changing Online Account Options    197 New! Navigating in the Photos App    198 New! Importing Photos    200 New! Deleting Photos    201 New! Displaying a Slide Show    202 New! Setting a Photo as the Lock Screen or Background    203 New! Drawing a Picture    204 Editing a Picture    206 Viewing Pictures    208 Formatting and Printing Photos    210 Ordering Photo Prints from the Web    211 Emailing a Picture    212 Installing a Digital Camera or Scanner    213 Downloading Digital Camera Pictures    214 Using Pictures as a Screen Saver    216 Using a Picture as a Desktop Background    217 Understanding File Formats    218 9  Working with Windows Media    219 Starting and Updating Windows Media Player    220 Viewing the Media Player Window    221 Playing Music from CDs    222 Playing a DVD or VCD Movie    223 Controlling the Volume    224 New! Playing Media Files    226 Playing Media Using a Playlist    228 Ripping CD Music    230 Copying Media Files to a CD or Portable Device    232 Streaming Media    234 Enhancing the Media Player Display    236 Viewing and Playing Music Files    237 Creating a Sound File    238 Associating a Sound with an Event    239 Starting and Navigating Windows Media Center    240 Changing Windows Media Center Settings    241 Finding and Viewing Windows Media Center Files    242 10  Working with Online Media    243 Searching the Web with Bing    244 New! Getting News Information    246 New! Getting Financial Updates    248 New! Getting Travel Information    249 New! Getting the Latest Sports News    250 New! Getting the Latest Weather    252 New! Viewing Maps and Directions    254 New! Managing Files with SkyDrive    256 New! Sharing File with SkyDrive    258 New! Capturing a Photo or Video    260 New! Watching Videos    262 New! Listening to Music    263 New! Playing Games    264 New! Using Devices with Apps    266 New! 11  Working with Windows Accessories    267 Starting and Exiting for Windows Accessories    268 New! Changing the Way Programs Start    270 Using Windows Accessories    271 Creating a Document    272 Editing Text    274 Formatting Text    276 Setting Paragraph Tabs    277 Setting Paragraph Indents    278 Previewing and Printing a Document    279 Saving and Closing a Document    280 Sharing Information Among Programs    281 Inserting and Editing Information    282 Linking and Updating Information    284 Inserting Special Characters    286 Calculating Numbers    287 Running Commands    288 Snipping the Screen    290 New! Recording Steps    291 Creating Sticky Notes    292 Handwriting Journal Entries    293 Using the Math Input Panel    294 Running Older Programs    295 Quitting a Program Not Responding    296 New! 12  Customizing Windows    297 Viewing Windows Settings    298 New! Personalizing the Lock Screen    299 New! Personalizing the Start Screen    300 New! Syncing Options on Other Devices    301 New! Changing General Settings    302 New! Viewing the Control Panel    304 Changing the Desktop Background    305 Customizing the Desktop    306 Using a Screen Saver    308 Changing the Display    309 Using Multiple Monitors    310 New! Changing the Text Size on the Screen    311 Changing the Desktop Appearance    312 New! Setting the Date and Time    314 Changing Language Options    316 Changing Regional Options    318 Working with Fonts    319 Displaying and Arranging Toolbars    320 Customizing the Taskbar    322 Setting Default Programs    324 Changing the Way a Disc or Device Starts    326 Using Ease of Access Tools    327 Using the Ease of Access Center    328 Listening to Your System    330 New! Recognizing Your Speech    332 Setting Ease of Access Options    334 New! 13  Setting Up User Accounts and Maintaining Security    335 Exploring Windows Security    336 New! Changing User Account Settings    338 New! Adding User Accounts    340 New! Deleting User Accounts    342 Creating a Guest Account    344 Changing a User Account Type    345 Changing the Start Up Screen    346 Changing an Account Picture    347 New! Changing a Password    348 New! Resetting a Password    350 New! Locking the Screen    351 New! Managing Security in One Place    352 Defending Against Malicious Software    354 New! Setting Family Safety Controls    356 New! Encrypting Files for Safety    358 Encrypting Files Using BitLocker    359 Avoiding Viruses and Other Harmful Attacks    360 Understanding Security on the Internet    362 Creating Security Zones    364 Cleaning Up Internet Files and Information    366 Protecting Internet Privacy    367 Protecting an Internet Identity    368 Blocking Pop-Up Ads    369 Protecting Against Phishing    370 Blocking Content with InPrivate Filtering    372 Blocking Content with Tracking Protection    373 Managing Add-Ons    374 14  Managing Files Using a Network    375 Understanding Network Services    376 Viewing a Network    378 Viewing the Network and Sharing Center    380 Viewing Network Connections    381 Viewing Network Properties    382 Viewing Network Connection Properties    383 Joining a WorkGroup Network    384 Joining a Domain Network    386 Connecting to a Network Using a Modem    388 Connecting to a Network over the Internet    390 Connecting to a Wireless Network    392 Setting Up a Wireless Network    394 Disabling or Enabling a Wireless Network    395 New! Managing a Wireless Connection    396 Disconnecting a Network    398 Mapping and Disconnecting a Network Drive    399 Creating a Shortcut to a Network    400 Sharing an Internet Connection    402 Setting Network Sharing Options    403 Setting HomeGroup Sharing Options    404 New! Sharing with a HomeGroup    406 Keeping Files in Sync    408 Working with Offline Files    410 Controlling a Remote Desktop    412 Changing a Dial-Up Connection    414 15  Printing and Faxing    415 Understanding Printers    416 Viewing Printers    417 New! Installing a Printer    418 Specifying a Default Printer    420 Renaming or Deleting a Printer    421 Sharing a Printer    422 Printing Documents    423 New! Managing Printers and Print Jobs    424 Changing Printer Properties    426 Changing Printer Preferences    427 Creating an XPS Document    428 New! Understanding Faxes    429 Setting Up a Fax    430 Creating a Fax Cover Page    432 Sending a Fax    434 Managing Outgoing Faxes    436 Receiving a Fax    438 Reviewing a Fax    439 Changing Fax Properties    440 16  Maintaining Your Computer    441 Understanding Disk File Systems    442 Formatting a Disk    444 Displaying Disk and Folder Information    446 Setting Disk Quotas for Users    447 Detecting and Repairing Disk Errors    448 Encrypting a Disk    449 Optimizing a Disk    450 Cleaning Up a Disk    451 Boosting Speed with a Removable Disk    452 Adding or Removing Windows Components    453 Installing and Uninstalling a Program    454 Updating Windows    456 New! Keeping a File History    458 New! Creating a System Repair Disc    460 Creating a System Image    461 Performing a Backup    462 Changing Backup Settings    464 Restoring Backup Files    465 Restoring System Settings    466 Setting Startup and Recovery Options    468 Starting Windows When Problems Occur    469 Improving Performance    470 17  Managing Hardware    471 Understanding Plug and Play Hardware    472 Viewing Hardware Devices    474 New! Installing Hardware Devices    476 Viewing System Hardware Settings    477 Changing Windows Update Driver Settings    478 Changing Keyboard Settings    479 Changing Mouse Settings    480 Changing Phone Dialing Options    482 Changing Modem Options    483 Managing Storage Spaces    484 New! Managing Color    485 Using the Windows Mobility Center    486 Adding a Secondary Monitor    487 Controlling Power Options    488 Removing Hardware Devices    490 Removing Plug and Play Hardware    491 Troubleshooting Problems    492 18  Administering Your Computer    493 Exploring Windows Administrative Tools    494 New! Scheduling Tasks    496 Monitoring Activity with Event Viewer    497 Managing an Event Log    498 Managing All Printers    500 Checking Memory for Problems    501 Viewing and Creating Performance Charts    502 New! Monitoring Local Security Settings    504 Viewing Computer Management Tools    506 Managing Disks    507 Managing Local Users and Groups    508 Viewing and Saving System Information    509 Setting System Configuration Options    510 A  Appendix: Installing Windows 8    511 Preparing to Install Windows 8    512 New! Installing Windows 8    514 Updating to a Windows 8 Service Pack    516 New! Reinstalling Windows 8    518 New! Using Windows To Go    519 New! Transferring Files and Settings from Another PC    520 Adding Features to Windows 8    522 New! New Features    523 New! Index    529

About the Author :
Steve Johnson has written more than 60 books on a variety of computer software, including Adobe Photoshop CS6, Adobe Dreamweaver CS6, Adobe InDesign CS6, Adobe Illustrator CS6, Adobe Flash CS5, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Office 2010 and 2007, Microsoft Office 2008 for the Macintosh, and Apple OS X Mountain Lion. In 1991, after working for Apple Computer and Microsoft, Steve founded Perspection, Inc., which writes and produces software training. When he is not staying up late writing, he enjoys playing golf, gardening, and spending time with his wife, Holly, and three children, JP, Brett, and Hannah. Steve and his family live in Pleasanton, California, but can also be found visiting family all over the western United States.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780133105032
  • Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
  • Publisher Imprint: Addison Wesley
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0133105032
  • Publisher Date: 04 Oct 2012
  • Binding: Digital download
  • Weight: 1 gr


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